Police are looking for a small, light brown bag and a black Huawei cellphone.

Brown slush now tops New Zealand's usually pristine glaciers.

A lucky Lotto punter in the City of Sails has won $1 million tonight.

Authorities have reported a mostly well behaved night welcoming the New Year.

Thousands of people have flocked to holiday hotspots across New Zealand.

If no one comes forward in two weeks, Lotto NZ will start tracking the winner down.

One person was seriously injured in the crash.

A selection of great places to visit this summer.

Male victim knocked unconscious after altercation at fast-food restaurant.

Get beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.

Canterbury customers have been checking their Lotto tickets with a touch of apprehension.

Oil giant OMV has been given approval to drill in the Great South Basin.

Former council candidate believed he had the right to stab 'berserk' endangered sea lion.

Damon signs on in the UK, while bros Mitch will contest the national superbike series.

The strike cut power to the street and firefighters left the scene with power authorities.

The 14-month-old's mother found him lying unconscious in their garden.

Kirwee Tavern burnt down on Christmas Eve, two days later the leftover booze got stolen.

It'll be a sweet start to 2020.

Tis the season for endless fronts.

Police are refusing to release any other details.

The man was knocked off rocks by a rogue wave but was unsuccessfully saved.

The incident has struck at the heart of the small town's tight-knit community.

A child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a Mataura driveway.

Relax, it's going to be a nice Christmas Day.

Victim's father believes his young daughter was groomed.

"My girls were extremely close - now they will be together forever".

Petr Mandik has not been seen since travelling to Mount Cook National Park.

There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.

Swiss tourist was found guilty of murdering his wife in a Nelson hotel.